Lunch Box
906 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Restaurant ZIP 60624 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Jan 10, 2025
Lunch Box was last inspected on January 10, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
January 10, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general4 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing themometers inside cooling units on the premises. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout premise under all heavy equipment with excessive dried food debris and trash. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no posted valid city of chicago foodservice manager certification on site. Instructed person in charge that original valid city of chicago food service certificate must be posted on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared or served in addition to physical presence of certified manager. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site for review.instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate on site for city of chicago sanitation certifcate holder. Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed compliance summary report not posted from inspection report #2591526 on march 22, 2024. Instructed to post for public view and maintain as required of license holder. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-010 (b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general3 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing themometers inside cooling units on premise. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam/plastic containers not stored properly on prep table shelving units. Instructed to invert in order to prevent possible contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips available on site for testing sanitizer strength at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout premise under all heavy equipment with excessive dried food debris and trash. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no posted valid city of chicago foodservice manager certification on site. Instructed person in charge that original valid city of chicago food service certificate must be posted on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared or served in addition to physical presence of certified manager. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site for review.instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate on site for city of chicago sanitation certifcate holder. Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with verifiable food service manager training.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no posted valid city of chicago foodservice manager certification on site. Instructed person in charge that original valid city of chicago food service certificate must be posted on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared or served in addition to physical presence of certified manager. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of soda, gallons of snow cone syrup, and cleaning supplies stored on the floor in the prep/dish washing area. Instructed to properly store 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler training certifications on site for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general3 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of soda, gallons of snow cone syrup, and cleaning supplies stored on the floor in the prep/dish washing area. Instructed to properly store 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No sanitizing solution testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served. A city of chicago food service manager shall be on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler training certifications on site for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certification on site for city of chicago food service manager. All city of chicago food service managers shall have allergen training. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training. Instructed certified manager to provide and maintain her allergen training as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 22 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.